Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

Windom Area Health; Windom (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Windom Area Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to deliver high-quality Primary Care and Urgent Care services to patients of all ages in our Windom/ Fairmont region. You will diagnose, treat, and manage a broad range of acute and chronic conditions with an emphasis on preventive care and accessible services.

Ideal candidates will have PA or CNP credentials and Minnesota licensure, with DEA eligibility and BLS; ACLS/PALS preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) or Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) program.
• Minimum of one (1) year of Primary Care, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Urgent Care experience preferred.
• Physician Assistant (PA) or Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP), licensed in Minnesota; able to obtain DEA certification in Minnesota; meet credentialing and privileging criteria; BLS certification; ACLS/PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Primary Care and Urgent Care services for pediatric and adult patients.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic medical conditions.
• Deliver preventive care, wellness screenings, and health education initiatives.
• Conduct comprehensive patient histories, physical examinations, and targeted assessments.
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and therapies per clinical guidelines and scope of practice.
• Perform office-based procedures and interventions.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, specialists, and community resources.
• Advocate for patients and connect them with services to improve long-term health outcomes.
• Foster continuity of care through ongoing patient engagement.

Skills

Primary care

Urgent care

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Patient communication

Education

PA or NP degree

Minnesota license

Job description

Description

Healthcare is more than treating illness. It's about ensuring every person has access to the care they need, when they need it most.

We're seeking a passionate Advanced Practice Provider (APP) who is driven by purpose and committed to improving access to healthcare in our community.

In this role, you'll be at the forefront of addressing a critical care gap by providing high-quality Primary Care and Urgent Care services to patients of all ages, helping individuals and families receive timely, compassionate care close to home. Located in Fairmont, MN, our clinic is conveniently accessible from Blue Earth, Jackson, Martin County, Mankato, and northern Iowa communities.

This is an opportunity to become a trusted healthcare partner, build lasting patient relationships, and make a measurable difference in the health and well-being of an entire community.

• Provide comprehensive Primary Care and Urgent Care services for pediatric and adult patients.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic medical conditions.
• Deliver preventive care, wellness screenings, and health education initiatives.
• Conduct comprehensive and focused patient assessments, histories, and physical examinations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and therapies consistent with clinical guidelines and scope of practice.
• Perform office-based procedures and interventions.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, specialists, and community resources.
• Advocate for patients and connect them with services that improve long-term health outcomes.
• Foster continuity of care through meaningful relationships and ongoing patient engagement.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) or Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) program. Minimum of one (1) year of Primary Care, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Urgent Care experience preferred.

Required credentials:

Physician Assistant (PA) or Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP), licensed in the state of Minnesota. Ability to obtain and maintain DEA certification for the State of Minnesota. Meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileging. BLS Certified. ACLS and/or PALS certification preferred.

This position would work 3 ten-hour shifts per week, plus every other weekend (4 hours each day).

About us:

Windom Area Health is your regional center of care, with a focus on high quality healthcare and an excellent patient experience. Responding to changing community needs, we offer an ever-growing range of care options available to families across southwest Minnesota.

Your care options include a hospital, emergency department, imaging, laboratory, the Birth Place, wound center, diabetic education, nutritionist, infusion, cancer care, and specialty clinics.

The specialty clinics include chiropractic, cardiology, mental health, psychiatric care and medication management, pain management, podiatry, ophthalmology, sleep studies, urology, vascular, orthopedics, obstetrics, gynecology, and general surgery. We offer comprehensive rehabilitation services including cardiac, respiratory, occupational, speech, and physical therapy. In addition, our new optional hospitalist program ensures a continuity of care between your primary care provider and your physician as an inpatient. With a commitment to community health, your regional center for care offers a fitness center. We’re here when you need us, the emergency room, laboratory, and imaging services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Windom Area Health’s mission is "Dedicated to Health." Our values create a culture focused on, "Integrity, Stewardship, Courage, Teamwork, and Excellence" for every patient we serve, every customer we greet, and every colleague we work alongside. Serving with a Vision by, "Improving health and customer experience through individualized quality care, visionary leadership, and progressive teamwork."